05.28.2018 - By Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.
In short terms, shock is a syndrome of hypoperfusion and hypotension that leads to inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues and impaired cellular metabolism that ultimately results in organ dysfunction/failure. In this episode we'll talk about:
*what is shock
*4 classifications of shock (hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic and obstructive)
*Assessments and things to watch for
*Stages of shock
*General treatment of shock
*Signs/symptoms and specific treatments for various types of shock
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